Human Resources Payroll Specialist

Brazos River Authority•Waco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the overall administration of the payroll, human resources and benefit software systems and related activities for the Brazos River Authority (BRA) and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of employee information. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities, including auditing time entry records; maintaining time and attendance records; entering new hires into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS); processing miscellaneous personnel and payroll changes; computing wage and overtime payments; calculating and recording payroll deductions; ensuring accuracy of reportable GTL income; monitoring deferred compensation deductions to ensure compliance with regulations; coordinating involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments; processing terminations; managing compensation and benefit work flow; performing payroll processes to comply with all state and federal regulations; maintaining accurate payroll records; training employees and supervisors on proper time entry procedures; and maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of the HRIS. Other responsibilities include assisting with employee services and employee relations issues; resolving leave-time inquiries; producing a variety of payroll, benefit, and employee data reports; completing surveys and outside pay inquiries; administering the service and safety awards program; Administering the uniform allowance program; interacting with other employees and the public; maintaining knowledge of legal requirements and best practices related to payroll processing and maintenance; ensuring compliance of policies and procedures; and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of six years' payroll processing experience (preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
Certified Payroll Professional, PHR or SPHR

Responsibilities

Manage the overall administration of the payroll, human resources and benefit software systems and related activities for the Brazos River Authority (BRA).
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of employee information.
Perform a wide variety of record keeping and payroll processing activities.
Audit time entry records.
Maintain time and attendance records.
Enter new hires into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Process miscellaneous personnel and payroll changes.
Compute wage and overtime payments.
Calculate and record payroll deductions.
Ensure accuracy of reportable GTL income.
Monitor deferred compensation deductions to ensure compliance with regulations.
Coordinate involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
Process terminations.
Manage compensation and benefit work flow.
Perform payroll processes to comply with all state and federal regulations.
Maintain accurate payroll records.
Train employees and supervisors on proper time entry procedures.
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the HRIS.
Assist with employee services and employee relations issues.
Resolve leave-time inquiries.
Produce a variety of payroll, benefit, and employee data reports.
Complete surveys and outside pay inquiries.
Administer the service and safety awards program.
Administer the uniform allowance program.
Interact with other employees and the public.
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and best practices related to payroll processing and maintenance.
Ensure compliance of policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties as assigned.